Dec 6 ooh, today is customer appreciation day at pacific home so swing by ward and score 20% off everything whether it's new furniture for you or a little something for your favorite design junkie.
there will also be some winter cheer in store with designers sharing their tips for creating stylish holiday table tops and refreshments to enjoy while you shop.
Dec 6 
gardenia soap
local girl lovena harwood may have moved farther away from hawaii than most islanders but the aloha spirit is definitely represented in her handcrafted, vegetable-based, cruelty-free soaps which are created with a mix of luscious hawaiian ingredients like kukui nut oil, coconut milk, papaya fruit and, of course, juicy island fragrances to remind you of home.
lovena recently buzzed me about her new limited edition soaps which bring hollywood to bath time. the line has proven so popular that the book 'em danno soap created in homage to hawaii 5-0 has already sold out, but you can still get your hands on a bar inspired by lost and lovena promises more hollywood meets hawaii inspired soap in the new year.
if you want to get all martha and present your gift with some hawaiian style you can also pick up a pretty lauhala basket. orders over $50 score free holiday shipping but the shipping deadline is next week so hele over soon to receive your goodies in time for xmas!
Dec 4 
many of us probably know at least one little one celebrating their very first christmas this year so here are a few baby gift ideas for the holidays. the design of this handcrafted koa baby rattle is so simple and it has way more soul than one made of plastic. the rattle will definitely be one of the few gifts that is unwrapped that will make the cut into a keepsake box to delight future generations.
wings hawaii has brought their hip surf style to island babies everywhere with their adorable onesie. take your pick of one of their delightful designs (honu, mermaid or surfer girl) printed in your choice of gender specific/neutral colors on a sweatshop-free onesie.
and this is the best gift for those sumo babies who greet meal time with gusto. i couldn't help but giggle when i first saw the pupu bib from coconut kiss and it will definitely make the entire ohana smile on xmas morning.
{update | jan 2010: the online shop that stocked the koa baby rattle featured above is nowhere to be found but a similar design can be scooped up at koa wood craft hawaii}
Dec 4 
a is for aloha!
tropical abc's are such a cute way for your favorite keiki to learn their alphabet. the flash cards were the inspiration of kaua'i artist doug britt so each letter in the alphabet is matched with an island style image (s is for surf, of course!).
while the set is readily available in the islands they can be downright impossible to find online. if you want to order a set as a stocking stuffer then click over to ola's to get hooked up for the holidays.
Dec 1 
malie spa box + facial tonic
here's your chance to stock up on malie kauai products for the holidays with free shipping on orders over $125. gift your favorite someone with the pampering malie spa box filled with favorites like malie's body lather, sugar cane ginger polish, mango butter bun & body cream.
or gather up lots of malie goodies in your cart to surprise all your friends & family who would appreciate a luxurious treat. one idea: the recently introduced facial tonics for the skincare junkies on your gift list. these natural organic plant distillations refresh the skin with four different formulas including guava pineapple (purify) or lilikoi lemongrass (rescue).
